Some Take the High Road and Some Take the Low Road

When there's a crisis, we'd like to think

The president would certainly know

How to unify the country--

To take the high road and NOT the low.

 

But, alas, Trump just can't

Seem to manage to set aside

His grievances and obtusely delivers

A message filled with cyanide.

 

An act of domestic terrorism--

Pipe bombs being sent through the mail

To Obama, the Clintons, Holder, and others--

A heinous act that's not small scale--

 

Is an attack on democratic

Values--a dangerous threat to peace.

But when Trump blames the victims, such

Acts of violence will not cease.

 

Yes, he said the deed was despicable,

But then he blamed CNN

For negative news reportage and lies.

And so here we go again!

 

Even though his words ring hollow

When he tries to stay on script,

We can see his true feelings

Come out whenever his mouth is unzipped.

 

Accepting no responsibility

For negative things he says or does,

He stirs up his crowds against other people.

Such behavior gives him a buzz.

 

Regarding the telling of lies, we know

That no politician ever

Has lied to the people as often as he.

But will he admit that he does it? Never!

 

Both fans and critics know that for him

The strategy is always the same:

Berate your critics, denounce the truth,

Incite your fans, and pass the blame.

 

Hopefully, the future will bring

A president we can respect again--

An honest one with integrity.

We have to put up with this one till then.

 

-by Bob B (10-25-18)